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Turku's Sacred Sites

Turku's religious landscape spans over seven centuries, anchored by the medieval Turku Cathedral, the Mother Church of Finland. This collection includes significant Lutheran landmarks like the 14th-century St. Mary’s Church and the neo-Gothic St. Michael’s. Modern architecture is represented by Erik Bryggman’s Resurrection Chapel and the copper-clad Ecumenical Art Chapel. Beyond Christian sites, the list features the Liên Tâm Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery inaugurated in Finland, highlighting the city's diverse spiritual and architectural heritage.

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St Michael's Church, Turku

Michael's Church is a church situated in central Turku. It is named after Archangel Michael and was finished in 1905.

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B

Turku Cathedral

Turku Cathedral is the only medieval basilica in Finland and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

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C

Ecumenical Art Chapel

A truly marvellous piece of modern architecture, made from copper and wood. The shape of the building is unique and outstanding.

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D

Martin's Church

Martin's Church in Turku, Finland is the main church of Martin's parish, founded in 1921.

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E

Liên Tâm Monastery

Liên Tâm Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Moisio, Turku. It is the first Buddhist monastery inaugurated in Finland.

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F

Turun linnan kirkko

A Lutheran church located within the historic Turku Castle. It features a simple, dignified interior integrated into the medieval fortress and is a popular venue for weddings.

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G

St. Catherine's Church, Turku

St. Catherine's Church is located in Nummi, a suburb of Turku, Finland, in the same district as Turku Student Village.

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H

Ylösnousemuskappeli

Designed by architect Erik Bryggman and completed in 1941, this chapel is a masterpiece of Nordic Modernism. It is noted for its integration with the surrounding nature through large side windows.